In a Pap smear, what is the significance of 'koilocytes'?
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Correct answer: They are pathognomonic for Human Papillomavirus infection
Koilocytes are squamous epithelial cells that have undergone structural changes due to HPV infection, characterized by nuclear enlargement, hyperchromasia, and a prominent perinuclear halo. Their presence is the cytological hallmark of Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions (LSIL).
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